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Waynette TubbsApril 13, 2011 0

Having a meal, or at least getting through that plate of spaghetti

Contributed by Angela Hall, Senior Technical Architect at SAS, (@angelahall1) The SAS Global Forum Technology Session included the technically funny comedian Don McMillan , who pulled out the #SASGF11 program and stated, very seriously, that there was plenty of comedy material within those pages. He then highlighted the long and

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Waynette TubbsApril 12, 2011 0

A SAS User's View of SAS Updates and Enhancements

Contributed by Sy Truong, co-founder of Meta-Xceed. SAS Global Forum has always been a chance for developers and managers at SAS to shine, and this year in Las Vegas was no exception. There are a couple of trends and development directions that I found interesting on the demo floor in

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Brendan BaileyApril 11, 2011 0

Goodbye from SAS Global Forum 2011

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Alison BolenApril 7, 2011 0

The low-down on high-performance computing (and 10 new PROCS)

~Contributed by Becky Graebe, SAS Communications Manager~ If there was any doubt in the minds of SAS Global Forum attendees that the computing landscape has changed remarkably in recent years, Vice President of Platform R&D Paul Kent and Research Statistician Developer Oliver Schabenberger set that idea squarely off the grid

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Data Visualization | SAS Events

Waynette TubbsApril 6, 2011 0

Creating Circular Visualizations of Tabular Data

Contributed by Bill Roehl, Data Geek at Capella University (@garciasn) Analysts love raw data and end-users love to see that same data displayed in beautiful charts and pictures with exciting color. Dr. Danni Bayn, a Research Analyst at Capella University in Minneapolis, provides a drop-in method for SAS users to

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Brendan BaileyApril 6, 2011 0

JMP founder John Sall on JMP 9 and SAS Global Forum

JMP founder John Sall talks about the new, exciting features in JMP 9 and why he likes to attend SAS Global Forum.

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Chris Hemedinger

Chris HemedingerApril 4, 2011 0

Don't hold your applause til the end

Yesterday I was in the Big Room for the rehearsal of the Technology Connection, the part of SAS Global Forum where SAS shows off its wares: what's been released recently and what's coming. I believe that customers are going to love what they see. And just about every product that

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Chris Hemedinger

Chris HemedingerApril 3, 2011 0

Running PROCs on Your Facebook Friends (2011 version)

While talking to fellow SAS users at SAS Global Forum 2011 this week, I'll be discussing how SAS programmers can "play" with social media data that they can access on Facebook and Twitter. I always refer people to my blog for more information, and so I've prepared this blog post

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Brendan BaileyMarch 24, 2011 0

Anna Brown to Host Inside SAS Global Forum Video Series

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Chris Hemedinger

Chris HemedingerMarch 21, 2011 0

An archeological breakthrough: Early SAS conference proceedings

In the computer software industry, 35 years is like an eon. I mean, 35 years ago, the computing power that I carry around within my mobile phone didn't even exist all in one place; but if it did, it would have filled an entire building. That's why the recent posting

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Viji IyerMarch 1, 2011 0

Data Mining and Text Analytics: Segmenting Textual Data for Automobile Insurance Claims

I feel the experience of participating at SAS Global Forum year after year is like relishing a warm brownie! It’s the same treat but a unique experience every time. Subtle changes in the ingredients can lead to a unique and enhanced flavor. The team behind the scenes works hard to

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Viji IyerJanuary 17, 2011 0

Business Intelligence and Analytics: Business Intelligence Competency

I think being greedy is a virtue – especially when you are trying to feed your intellectual curiosity! You can satiate that hunger at SAS Global Forum, which offers an unlimited buffet of thought-provoking ideas and discussions. To give you a glimpse of what to expect at Las Vegas this

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Viji IyerJanuary 6, 2011 0

Introducing the series!

Appetizers usually play a significant role in ensuring a good restaurant experience…right? A good appetizer whets your appetite and gets you psyched and excited for the main course! This series of blog posts aims to do just that…whet your appetite for what’s in store at SAS Global Forum. In the

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Waynette TubbsNovember 4, 2010 0

Introducing our SASonality

Before the two most recent SAS Global Forums, I wrote posts introducing you to SAS presenters and SAS user presenters. In 2009 (my first SAS Global Forum), I wrote the SAS Presenters Series and introduced SAS professionals including I-Kong Fu, Chris Hemedinger and Daniel Jahn. In 2010, the introductions included

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Chris Hemedinger

Chris HemedingerOctober 4, 2010 0

You're the World's Expert

Space is big. You just won't believe how vastly, hugely, mind-bogglingly big it is. I mean, you may think it's a long way down the road to the drug store, but that's just peanuts to space. - Douglas Adams, Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy SAS is big. It's not quite

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Programming Tips | SAS Events

Chris Hemedinger

Chris HemedingerSeptember 28, 2010 0

Get Smart!

AnnMaria wrote her latest blog post, "SAS Enterprise Guide makes you smarter", partly in response to my recent post about whether it's making you stupider. From the contents of her program example, I'm guessing that she's preparing for WUSS in November. I don't get to attend this year, but my

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Shelly GoodinMay 10, 2010 0

Author Spotlight: Mike Molter and The ODS Tagset Experience

Contributed by Mike Molter, Principal Statistical Programmer, INC Research I’m writing this from an altitude of 35,000 feet. As I try to squeeze my 6’1” frame into a space clearly designed for passengers no taller than 5 feet while trying to find a place to put my left elbow because

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Larry LaRussoApril 19, 2010 0

5 Tips for becoming a SAS® Certified Advanced Programmer in 6 Months

I had the pleasure of attending Gongwei Chen’s SAS Global Forum 2010 presentation, Get Certified as an Advanced SAS® Programmer in Six Months or Less! As you might expect, Gongwei is a Certified Advanced Programmer. To become certified at the advanced level, a programmer must pass both the SAS Base

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Waynette TubbsApril 13, 2010 0

When social media and cyber satire collide

Social media is all the rage at this year’s SAS Global Forum. There’s a “Twitter Wall” outside the demo area featuring a steady stream of tweets about the conference. (The hashtag for this year’s event is #sgf10.) Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Jim Davis (@Davis_Jim) sent his second-ever

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Waynette TubbsApril 12, 2010 0

Enjoy SAS Global Forum this year and next

Debbie Buck wants to see all of the folks who are attending their first SAS Global Forum here in Seattle, to return again next year. Buck, who will serve as the chair for SAS Global Forum 2011 in Las Vegas, led a “First-timers’ Session” before the main festivities of SAS

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Brendan BaileyApril 1, 2009 0

Inside SAS Global Forum 2009: Ep. 33 - Goodbye

That's a wrap! Alan Hoffler provides a takes a last look back at SAS Global Forum 2009. We hope to see you next year at SAS Global Forum 2010 in Seattle. Find out more at http://www.sas.com/sasglobalforum/2010. Web Links: SAS.com:http://www.sas.com/apps/webnet/SGF2009VideoBlog/index.html?videoID=isgf09ep33

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